Operations Manager, Chemistry

We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections if posting has real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Must not include Job ID etc. Must preserve all substantive info. Remove boilerplate. We need to parse the posting. Key sections: - About the role: maybe a paragraph describing mission? The posting starts with "Crete Analytical Laboratory Regular (US Only) MERIEUX NUTRISCIENCES As a trusted partner..." That's about company mission. Could be "About the role" or maybe "About the company". The instruction says use headings like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. So we need to map content. We have: - Mission statement: "As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable..." That's about company. Could go under About the role? Probably. - "YOUR DAY TO DAY LIFE We Are Looking For a Operations Manager, Chemistry In 3600 Eagle Nest Dr, North Building, Crete, IL 60417 USA." That's location. - "Your Mission Will Be To The Operations Manager – Chemistry provides strategic and operational leadership for food chemistry testing laboratories." That's role description. - Then sections: Essential Functions And Responsibilities (list). That's Responsibilities. - Then "Success Factors / Job Competencies" list: could be Skills. - Then "YOUR PROFILE Qualifications Required" and "Qualifications Desired": that's Qualifications. - Then "Physical Demands and Work Environment": maybe not a heading we have; could be omitted or maybe part of Requirements? Not in list. Could be omitted if not matching headings. But we need to preserve all substantive info; we could include under Requirements? But we have only allowed headings list; we could add a section like "Requirements" for physical demands? The instruction says use those headings for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It doesn't forbid other headings? It says use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). Likely they expect only those headings. So we need to map content to those. Thus: - About the role: company mission and location maybe. - Responsibilities: Essential Functions And Responsibilities (list). - Requirements: maybe "Physical Demands and Work Environment" plus maybe "Travel Periodic travel (up to 15%)". Also maybe "Minimum 8 years experience..."? That's qualifications though. Requirements could be experience and education? But we have Qualifications section for that. So Requirements could be things like physical demands, travel, work setting. - Qualifications: Required and Desired qualifications. - Skills: Success Factors / Job Competencies list. - Benefits: Compensation Package Overview (benefits). Also maybe "Full Time Eligible Benefits Overview". - Pay: Compensation Range and potential bonus. - Schedule: maybe not present; there is no schedule info. So we omit Schedule section. We must not include sections with filler like "commensurate with experience". We have actual pay range. We must not include boilerplate like EEO etc. Not present. We must not include application instructions (like "To apply please click on 'Apply now' button") - remove. We must not duplicate lines. Now craft HTML. We'll produce:

About the role

... mission statement and location ...

Responsibilities

• ... each essential function ...

We need to preserve all substantive info from Essential Functions And Responsibilities. That section includes multiple bullet-like paragraphs. We'll convert each sentence or clause into

. Must not lose detail. Let's extract: Essential Functions And Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Business Alignment - Develop and execute operational strategies specific to food chemistry testing services. - Align chemistry laboratory capabilities with evolving regulatory requirements and client demands. - Partner with commercial and technical teams to expand service offerings and support business growth. - Lead cross-site harmonization of chemistry methods, instrumentation platforms, and quality practices. Operational Oversight - Oversee daily operations of chemistry departments, ensuring efficient workflow from sample receipt through data reporting. - Monitor turnaround times, backlog, instrument utilization, and staffing capacity. - Ensure proper scheduling, maintenance, calibration, and performance verification of analytical instruments. - Support financial performance through cost control, productivity optimization, and capital planning for instrumentation. Technical & Quality Leadership - Serve as the senior technical authority for chemistry testing, ensuring scientific validity and data integrity. - Oversee method validation, verification, and implementation of new analytical technologies. - Review and approve corrective actions related to out-of-specification (OOS), out-of-trend (OOT), and non-conforming results. - Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain ISO 17025 accreditation and audit readiness. - Maintain authority to suspend analytical testing if quality systems or data integrity are compromised. Continuous Improvement & Innovation - Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and workflow optimization initiatives within chemistry operations. - Identify automation opportunities in sample preparation, extraction, and data processing. - Implement best practices for analytical efficiency, solvent reduction, and sustainability initiatives. - Utilize KPI dashboards and analytical data trends to improve laboratory performance. Resource & Performance Management - Oversee workforce planning for chemists, analysts, and technical supervisors. - Establish performance metrics aligned with quality, service, cost, and safety goals. - Conduct regular performance reviews and provide coaching to department leaders. - Ensure proper training and competency assessments for complex instrumentation and methodologies. Client & Regulatory Engagement - Support client-facing technical discussions related to chemistry testing methodologies and results interpretation. - Participate in client audits and regulatory inspections as the chemistry subject matter expert. - Provide technical guidance during method transfers, validations, and large-scale client projects. Technology & Systems - Ensure effective use of LIMS and chromatography data systems for data traceability and compliance. - Oversee instrument lifecycle management including procurement, qualification, and retirement planning. - Support digital transformation initiatives to enhance data analytics and reporting transparency. Other Responsibilities - Serve as backup to senior laboratory leadership as required. - Perform additional duties aligned with operational and technical objectives. - Operate in full compliance with the company’s Code of Conduct and ethical standards. Communication Internal: Frequent collaboration with Quality Assurance, Technical Directors, R&D, Client Services, Finance, and Regional Leadership to align chemistry operations with company strategy and compliance requirements. External: Regular communication with clients, regulatory bodies, auditors, vendors, and instrumentation suppliers regarding analytical methods, compliance standards, and operational performance. We need to include all these as list items. Could group under subheadings? Not allowed; only

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• . Might be long but okay. Now Requirements section: includes Physical Demands and Work Environment, Travel Periodic travel (up to 15%). Also maybe "Full Time Eligible"? That's benefits. So Requirements: Physical Requirements: Extended time in laboratory environments; occasional lifting of materials up to 50 pounds. Work Setting: Laboratory and office environments with exposure to chemicals, solvents, compressed gases, and analytical instrumentation. Hazards & Safety: Must adhere to chemical hygiene plans, PPE requirements, and laboratory safety protocols. Travel Periodic travel (up to 15%) to support multi-site chemistry operations, audits, instrumentation installations, or client engagements. We'll put each as
• . Qualifications section: Required and Desired. Required: - Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Food Chemistry, Food Science, Biochemistry, or related scientific field; Master’s degree preferred. - Minimum 8 years of experience in food chemistry laboratory operations, including at least 4 years in leadership or multi-department management. - Demonstrated experience overseeing analytical platforms (e.g., HPLC, GC, GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, titration systems, etc.). - Proven success managing laboratory budgets, KPIs, and cross-functional teams in a regulated environment. Desired: - Strong technical expertise in food chemistry methodologies, validation, and method development. - In-depth knowledge of ISO 17025, FDA, USDA, AOAC, and other applicable regulatory frameworks. - Experience leading instrumentation implementation, automation, or digital transformation initiatives. - Proficiency with LIMS, chromatography data systems (CDS), and analytical data review processes. - Advanced knowledge of quality control, measurement uncertainty, and root cause investigation. - Strong leadership, change management, and strategic planning capabilities. We'll list each as
• under Qualifications. Skills section: Success Factors / Job Competencies list: - Advanced technical expertise in food chemistry testing - Strong regulatory and compliance leadership - Operational excellence and KPI management - Strategic planning and instrumentation management - Data integrity and analytical problem-solving - Talent development and team leadership - Effective client communication and technical presentation skills We'll list each as
• . Benefits section: Compensation Package Overview: - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans. - Generous paid time off (PTO) package to support work-life balance following state and local ordinances. - Optional 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions. Also maybe "Full Time Eligible Benefits Overview" but that's same. We'll list as
• . Pay section: Compensation Range $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 annual salary USD Potential bonus: Up to 10% based on performance. We'll put as

  maybe. Schedule: none, omit. About the role: need to include mission statement and location and maybe "Your Mission Will Be To". Let's craft:

  As a trusted partner, our Public Health mission is to make food systems safer, healthier and more sustainable. Throughout our global network in 32 countries, we offer customers a wide range of testing and innovative solutions dedicated to preventing health risks related to food, environment and consumer goods. External growth has been a key pillar of our history with more than 40 acquisitions completed in the last 10 years. If you want to contribute to an inspiring long-term purpose, to be part of a fast growing company on a high-value market with significant build-up opportunities, and to grow in an entrepreneurial and warm environment, join us!

  Location: 3600 Eagle Nest Dr, North Building, Crete, IL 60417 USA.

  Your Mission Will Be To: The Operations Manager – Chemistry provides strategic and operational leadership for food chemistry testing laboratories. This role ensures the accurate, efficient, and compliant execution of analytical testing services that may include (but are not limited to) nutritional analysis, contaminants, residues, allergens, heavy metals, mycotoxins, and other chemical assays relevant to food safety and quality. The Operations Manager is responsible for aligning chemistry laboratory operations with business objectives, regulatory requirements, and client expectations. This position drives technical excellence, operational efficiency, method standardization, and continuous improvement while ensuring scientific integrity and data accuracy across all chemistry disciplines.

  We must not repeat job title; we didn't. Now ensure we don't include any boilerplate like "WHY JOIN US?" That's promotional; could be considered boilerplate? It's not EEO but still maybe considered fluff. The instruction: Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions. "WHY JOIN US?" is not explicitly listed but could be considered promotional fluff. However it contains substantive info about purpose, culture, etc. Might be considered part of About the role? Could include but it's somewhat generic. Safer to omit? The instruction says preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail. The "WHY JOIN US?" section contains statements about purpose, impact, community, diversity, growth opportunities. That's substantive about company culture. Might be worth including in About the role. However it's somewhat repetitive with earlier mission paragraph. Could include but risk of being considered boilerplate? Not sure. I'd include